Perfecting the Vat: Natural Indigo Intensive

Discounts till August 25 - 5% off each workshop; 10% if you register for 2 or more (registration can be done via online bank transfer as well, email us at rangmalang[at]gmail[dot]com for more information)

The only comprehensive workshop in Bangalore on how to make a natural indigo vat in the comfort of your home using 3 tried and tested recipes. No stink, no stains, and everything you need to know about sustaining, resting, reviving, and depleting your vat. No prior dyeing (natural or otherwise) or textile design experience is needed to be a part of this workshop. All you need to bring along is a healthy dose of curiosity, a handful of patience, and an abiding love for wonderful things.

Each participant will get a full dye kit and undyed stole worth Rs. 1800 free on completing the 2-day workshop. 

What this workshop covers:

• How to prepare cloth for natural dyeing – scouring and degumming

• Recipes of 3 traditional and contemporary natural indigo vats most suited to small-scale dyeing

• The secret to a happy vat

• Demo, dos and don’ts, tips & techniques, precautions

• Guided practice of making your own vat and indigo samples

• How to rest the vat for later use

• How to revive the vat correctly

• Disposing of the vat in an eco-safe manner